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<p align=left><font face="Arial" color=#000000 size=3><B><a href="page10.html">Join</a> the West Town Chamber and take advantage of the many services and events geared to make your business successful<br></B></font>
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<p align=left><font face="Arial" color=#000000 size=2><B>The WTCC and its relationship with the City Department of Community Development&nbsp; <br>&amp; Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection:<br><br></B></font><font face="Arial" size=1>The WTCC is a delegate agency of the City&#39;s Department of Community Development (DCD), formerly the Department of Planning and Development (DPD). The DPD merged with the Dept. of Housing and the Mayor&#39;s Office of Workforce Development and is now called the Dept of Community Development, or &quot;DCD.&quot; The new Acting Commissioner is Christine Raguso. <br><br>DCD focuses on three fundamentals: housing, business, and jobs. Strategic planning aspects of DPD are now functions of the Department of Zoning and Land Use. The WTCC received an annual Corporate Grant through the DCD to provide technical assistance to businesses and area wide marketing. <br><br>The former Department of Business Affairs and Licensing (DBA) is now called the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. DBA merged with the former Department of Consumer Protection to form the all new BACP. <br><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><B>Visit <a href="http://www.cityofchicago.org/bacp">www.cityofchicago.org/bacp</a> for City of Chicago business resources.<br></B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=2><B>Additional Government Agencies:<br></B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><B>City of Chicago, Department of Community Development</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>The Department of Community Development offers both small and large businesses a comprehensive menu of financial resources such as programs offering financial incentives and assistance including Tax Increment Financing.</I></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br>City of Chicago, Department of Community Development<br>121 N. La Salle - City Hall <br>Chicago, IL 60602<br>(312) 744-4190 <br><a href="http://www.cityofchicago.org/planning">www.cityofchicago.org/planning</a> </font><font face="Arial" size=1><B><br>City of Chicago, Office of the City Treasurer</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>The City's Treasurers Office provides programs such as the Linked Deposit Program, Anti-Predatory Lending Program, Financial Literacy Program and the Small Business Expo to foster and promote economic vitality of the City's neighborhoods. The Treasurer has committed up to $75 million to the Linked Deposit Program, to assist small businesses obtain loans from banks.</I></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br>City of Chicago, Office of the City Treasurer<br>121 N. La Salle - City Hall Room 106<br>Chicago, IL 60602<br>(312) 744-3356 Fax (312) 742-0981<br><a href="http://www.chicagocitytreasurer.com">www.chicagocitytreasurer.com</a> <br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><B>State of Illinois, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>The State of Illinois, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity administers programs and services designed to help Illinois businesses thrive in today's economy by offering expansion incentives, technology support services, access to capital, global marketing expertise or job training and education for workers. </I></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br>James R. Thompson Center<br>100 West Randolph, Suite 3-400<br>Chicago, Illinois 60601<br>(312) 814-7179 Fax (312) 814-5247<br><a href="http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo">www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo</a> </font><font face="Arial" size=1><B><br>State of Illinois, Office of the State Treasurer</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias&#39; office supports small Businesses through a program called Employ Illinois: Business Loans. The Treasurer&#39;s Office deposits state funds into participating banks, which enables the banks to lend money to borrowers at a below-market interest rate. </I></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br>Employ Illinois: Business Loans<br>100 West Randolph, Suite 15-600<br>Chicago, IL 60601<br>(312) 814-8953 Fax (312) 814-5930<br><a href="http://www.treasurer.il.gov">http://www.treasurer.il.gov/</a> <br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><B>Illinois Secretary of State- Department of Business Services</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>Whether you decide to form a corporation, Limited Liability Company or operate a partnership, the Illinois Secretary of State will register your business. Forms are available online or in person.</I></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br>Illinois Secretary of State<br>Department of Business Services<br>69 W. Washington Suite 1240<br>Chicago, IL 60602<br>(312) 793-3380 <a href="http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com">www.cyberdriveillinois.com</a> <br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><B>Illinois Department of Revenue</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>The Illinois Department of Revenue provides businesses with an Illinois Business Tax Number (IBT) which can be applied for online or in person. Many types of businesses may be required to register for a IBT number if the business is liable for reporting Sales and/or Use Tax, sales for resale, or withholding for Illinois employees.</I></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br>Illinois Department of Revenue<br>100 West Randolph, 7th Floor<br>Chicago, IL 60601<br>(217) 785 - 3707<br><a href="http://revenue.state.il.us">www.revenue.state.il.us</a> <br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><B>Internal Revenue Service</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>Businesses are required to register as a taxpayer with the Internal Revenue Service by obtaining a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). To apply for an EIN you must complete form SS4, which can be obtained by contacting:</I></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br>Internal Revenue Service, Chicago Office<br>230 South Dearborn St. 24th Floor<br>Chicago, IL 60604<br>(800) 829-4933<br><a href="http://www.irs.gov">www.irs.gov</a> </font><font face="Arial" size=1><B><br>Small Business Administration (SBA) - Chicago District Office</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the federal government. They provide free financial assistance for new or existing businesses through guaranteed loans made by area banks and on bank lends. The SBA also provides free consulting services to businesses and assistance to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.</I></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br>500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1250<br>Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511<br>(312) 353-4528 Fax (312) 886-5688<br><a href="http://www.sba.gov/il/index.html">www.sba.gov/il/index.html</a> </font><font face="Arial" size=1><B><U><br></U></B></font><font face="Arial" size=2><B><U>Additional Business Development Agencies:</U></B></font><font face="Arial" size=2> <br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><B>Women's Business Development Center</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>The Woman's Business Development Center is a nonprofit organization that works with woman to launch new businesses and strengthen existing business in the Chicago area. Services are available in Spanish and English, and include business assessments, loan packaging, public and private sector procurement assistance, classes / workshops, and individualized counseling on all aspects of business development, management and strategy.</I></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br>8 South Michigan, Suite 400<br>Chicago, IL 60603-3306<br>(312) 853-3477 Fax (312) 853-0145<br><a href="http://www.wbdc.org">www.wbdc.org</a> <br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><B>Accion Chicago </B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>Accion Chicago is an alternative lending organization dedicated to providing credit and other business services to small business owners who do not have access to traditional sources of financing.</I></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br>1618 W 18th Street, Suite 200<br>Chicago, IL 60608<br>(312) 275-3000 Fax (312) 275-3010<br><a href="http://www.accionchicago.org">www.accionchicago.org</a> </font><font face="Arial" size=1><B><br>Chicagoland SCORE</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>SCORE association is a resource partner of the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) that offers current or would be business owners the expertise of experienced business owners. They provide free individual counseling and provide workshops for a modest fee where you can learn about various aspects about opening and running a business.</I></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br>500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1250<br>Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511<br>(312) 353-7724 Fax (312) 886-4879<br><a href="http://www.scorechicago.org">www.scorechicago.org</a> </font><font face="Arial" size=1><B><br>World Business Chicago (WBC)</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>WBC is a nonprofit economic development corporation, dedicated to enhancing the Chicago region's global position as a business location. This organization can provide you with free "point of first contact" assistance for economic and industry data, site location, state and local incentives, and contacts within the private, public and nonprofit sectors.</I></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br>177 N. State Street, Suite 500<br>Chicago, Illinois 60601<br>(312) 553-0500 Fax (312) 553-4355 <br><a href="http://www.worldbusinesschicago.com">www.worldbusinesschicago.com</a><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><B>Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>The Chicagoland Chamber serves as the unified business voice of greater Chicago that represents your business interests at the city, county, regional and state levels. </I></font><font face="Arial" size=1>Aon Center<br>200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2200<br>Chicago, Illinois 60601<br>(312)494-6700 Fax (312) 861-0660<br><a href="http://www.chicagolandchamber.org">www.chicagolandchamber.org</a> <br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><B>Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center (CEC) is a nonprofit affiliate of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and works with high-growth entrepreneurial businesses. The CEC provides entrepreneurs with sales and client development services, financing services, strategic advisory programs, support resources and community development.</I></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br>Aon Center<br>200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2200<br>Chicago, IL 60601-6436<br>(312)494-6777 fax (312)861-0635<br><a href="http://www.chicagolandec.org">www.chicagolandec.org</a> </font><font face="Arial" size=1><B><br>Community Economic Development Law Project</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>The Community Economic Development Law Project provides disadvantaged communities with legal expertise for tax, corporate, real estate and finance council. The Small Business Support Program works in partnership with other nonprofit business development groups to advise low income people on how to start their own business.</I></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br>100 North LaSalle Street, Suite 600<br>Chicago, Illinois 6060<br>(312) 939-3638 Fax (312) 630-1127<br><a href="http://www.clccrul.org">www.clccrul.org</a> <br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><B>Jane Adams Hull House- Small Business Development Unit</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>The Hull House-Small Business Development Unit provides a wide range of small business training and counseling programs to new and existing businesses and provides access to the resources needed to operate a successful venture.</I></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br>South Side-Parkway Community House<br>500 E. 67th Street<br>Chicago, Illinois 60637<br>(773)955-8027 Fax (773)955-8028<br><a href="http://www.hullhouse.org/sbdu/asp">www.hullhouse.org/sbdu/asp</a> <br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><B>North Side Uptown Center Hull House</B></font><font face="Arial" size=1> 4520 N. Beacon<br>Chicago, Illinois 60640<br>(773)561-3500 Fax (773)561-3507 <br><a href="http://hullhouse.org/sbdu/asp">www.hullhouse.org/sbdu/asp</a> <br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><B>Small Business Development Center Network </B></font><font face="Arial" size=1><br></font><font face="Arial" size=1><I>The Small Business Development Center Network's mission is to help new entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership, and assist existing businesses to remain competitive in the complex marketplace of an ever-changing global economy. Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can go to their local SBDCs for free, face to-face business consulting and at-cost training on writing business plans, accessing capital, marketing, regulatory compliance, international trade and more.</I></font><font face="Arial" size=1> <br>To find a Small Business Development Center near you search for locations online at: <a href="http://www.asbdc-us.org">www.asbdc-us.org</a></font><font face="Arial" size=1><U><br></U></font>
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